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Another Sony DAV-HDX589W Question (HITB)

post #1 of 6
9/18/09 at 7:09pm
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So I haven't bought it yet, but it seems to be the best low-budget HITB to fit my application.  I own a condo but have nor the skills, nor $ to run wires in the wall, the ceiling, or the floor to feed the rear speakers which is why this Sony fits.  My question/issue:

I plan on running my Sony 52" Bravia, AT&T U-Verse cable DVR, and PS3 all through the Sony HTIB.  I know there is a limited number of connections on the back of this badboy so my question is simple:  can I do it?

I found another thread on here similar but he was trying to run all of the above in addition to an XBOX 360.  AllI I want to be able to do is run my PS3 in conjunction with the normal cable box and TV.  Is it possible to do this without having to plug and unplug things in everytime?  Keep in mind, I want to be able to have the HT surround sound when watching regular cable TV, movies through the provided DVD player/receiver from the SonyDAV-HDX589W, and games/blueray through my PS3.  

Sorry, long-winded.  If anyone has any other suggestions I'm happy to hear them out.  I only have $400 to spend which is why this fits in my budget.  Looking fior any help people are willing to give!!!  :)

THANKS!
-Robert
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post #2 of 6
9/18/09 at 9:50pm
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couple caveats to add: 

1)  i am very aware that $400-$500 is NOT going to get me a stellar HT surround sound by any means.  i am just looking for something better than the standard TV sound that will sound pretty decent when watching football and movies, etc.

2) i am open to other suggestions rather than the afore mentioned HTIB i was considering.  i do still have the issue with running wire to the rear speakers since i wouldn't even know how to BEGIN to do that and it's a condo so i can't get under the house.

THANKS AGAIN!
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post #3 of 6
9/19/09 at 3:47am
No, if I read the manual correctly you can only connect one device to that receiver (and that includes the audio back from the TV).  It's not a good choice.  (And the manual is not so hot either.  Why have all the manufacturers stopped inserting a diagrammed back panel. Ticks me off.)

Here's one that's much better suited.  (I didn't comparison shop, just found a good one on Amazon that was in your range.)

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5200-7-1-Channel-Entertainment-Receiver/dp/tech-data/B001VEI2OA/ref=de_a_smtd

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post #4 of 6
9/19/09 at 9:41am
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Originally Posted by Al.Anderson View Post

No, if I read the manual correctly you can only connect one device to that receiver (and that includes the audio back from the TV).  It's not a good choice.  (And the manual is not so hot either.  Why have all the manufacturers stopped inserting a diagrammed back panel. Ticks me off.)

Here's one that's much better suited.  (I didn't comparison shop, just found a good one on Amazon that was in your range.)

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5200-7-1-Channel-Entertainment-Receiver/dp/tech-data/B001VEI2OA/ref=de_a_smtd
 

I appreciate the response.  i've herd good things about Onkyo.  My question/issue with that one is:  how do i wire the back speakers since i can't run wires?
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post #5 of 6
9/19/09 at 4:13pm

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My question/issue with that one is:  how do i wire the back speakers since i can't run wires?

Aha.  I saw that wireless stuff in the manual but skipped it as I was focusing on the connection part of the question.  (Truth be told, I didn't see the part about not running back speakers.)

First, you could hook it up 3.1.  That would still be plenty nice.  I'd rather be able to hook up all my components at 3.1 than only be able to hook up one component at 5.1.  When you get the time/experience/inclination to run the wires you can expand then.  (Or consider putting them on a table or such instead of up on the wall; then the wires wouldn't show as much.)

Second, the 4th and 5th speakers actually go beside you, not to the rear, can you fit them there?

I almost forgot, there are aftermarket wireless dohickeys that do the same thing as what's on that Sony.  From what I've read here on HTF (no experience with wireless myself) is that you don't get good sound from wireless.  Plus, you still have to power them - you only save the wire running from the receiver to the wall; you still have a wire going from the socket up the wall to the speaker.  So it's not quite as "wireless" as you might be thinking.

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post #6 of 6
9/19/09 at 9:58pm
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Aha.  I saw that wireless stuff in the manual but skipped it as I was focusing on the connection part of the question.  (Truth be told, I didn't see the part about not running back speakers.)

First, you could hook it up 3.1.  That would still be plenty nice.  I'd rather be able to hook up all my components at 3.1 than only be able to hook up one component at 5.1.  When you get the time/experience/inclination to run the wires you can expand then.  (Or consider putting them on a table or such instead of up on the wall; then the wires wouldn't show as much.)

Second, the 4th and 5th speakers actually go beside you, not to the rear, can you fit them there?

I almost forgot, there are aftermarket wireless dohickeys that do the same thing as what's on that Sony.  From what I've read here on HTF (no experience with wireless myself) is that you don't get good sound from wireless.  Plus, you still have to power them - you only save the wire running from the receiver to the wall; you still have a wire going from the socket up the wall to the speaker.  So it's not quite as "wireless" as you might be thinking.
 

I can fit the side speakers to make it 5.1, i just do not have the know-how to be able to hide the wires from the receiver to the side speakers so there'd be wires across my floor...not very sexy.  :)  i've seen the "rocketfish" wireless out there which i'm considering.

i think i'm leaning more towards putting together a component system piece by piece rather than HTIB.  it will cost me more but i'll get a little at a time i guess.  thanks for the input.

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